30th Birthday Virtual Race

That’s right this August 13th I will be turning 30. I am excited about it too!! No bashful turning 29 again or not telling folks my age. The whole point of living is to stay alive and celebrate another year!!

While things are not perfect, that too is part of living and enjoying each day. Birthdays are a time to step back and remember all the amazing things you have accomplished and at least for me to see how much my life has changed over the years.

So on that note it’s time for a Virtual Race of course!

Prizes to include…Wright Socks Relentless Forward Progress by Bryon Powell -reviewed here Other goodies that I have stock piled just to surprise you…like possibly some ALO pants…tank…hmm what else?!

ANTE UP: Leave a comment below that you are in for a 3.0 mile run between Aug 10 and Aug 15…feel free to leave your guesstimated time too

BET 1: Guess how many miles I will have run from Jan 1 to Aug 13 BET 2: What is my goal for the Philadelphia marathon? (No need for multiple comments)

Winner selected from those who complete the virtual race and are closest on the bets…if multiple get it right I will use Random.org or see if I can send both prizes.

Here is a link to a printable bib:http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr64/acb8d2/30BdayVirtual.jpgDon’t forget to send me a link if you post about your Virtual Run. ———————————————— Gratitude Journal July 9 I am grateful for free seat upgradesI am grateful for black beans I am grateful for vegetarian chili I am grateful for local berries I am grateful for cuddly kitties

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i'm still a pretty new follower here at Run to the Finish so i'm searching for running logs or smthng to help me with this prediction…but i'm just gonna make it up and say your mileage from 1//1/11 – 8/13/11 is gonna be 576 miles.

I'm in for 3 miles in 29 minutes. For your marathon goal time I'm going to say 3:40…I know that's 5 minutes off a BQ but 3:35 is just ridiculous. (I'm only making this prediction because I think you're a pretty fast runner. Obviously 3:50 or 4:00 or 4:30 is perfectly great too.) I have no idea what to guess for your mileage, though.

I am in as well–I'm predicting my time will be 35:30. As for your mileage by August, I'll say 643, and marathon time, I will guess maybe 4:12 (though I'll bet you would like a sub-4 hour time). This will be fun–what a great way to celebrate your birthday!

I'm in! I think My time will be around 30 minutes since I'll be on the treadmill. I might make it into a short tempo or speed session! I think by August 13th you'll have run 648 miles, and that your goal for Philly is 4:25

I'm in! I am predicting, hoping, for my 3 miles to break 25 minutes.For you miles, I wish I knew but let's say 700 miles (I really believe you are doing more than me…but that has no justification).For your marathon time, you would love 3:45!

Sounds fun! I celebrated 30 last month, so count me in :)Guesstimated time? I'll be running in Hawaii right near Kona, so maybe that'll give me the inspiration to run a sub 24:00? Really, I've never run a 5k so I have no idea what my time should be.I'm going to guess 730 miles YTD, and for the marathon – goal is to have a blast exploring the city with friends!

I'm scheduled to run a 10K race on Aug 13th as part of my half marathon training? How about a get an entry for each 5K I run that day? I hope to do the entire 10K in 1:06 mins and I think I can do that first 5K in 30 mins.Bet 1: I'm going to say 400 miles since I remember you having to take some time off running this year and focus more on cross training.Bet: I'm thinking you are going for a PR and your goal is 1:45Dee dfarratgwudotedu

I'll do it! I have a 3-miler scheduled on August 10th, anyway. :)I will be running on the treadmill (heat index TODAY was 122…August is going to be gross!) so I'm thinking my time will be around 34 minutes?BET 1: 600 (I have nothing to base this on since I just got here, wild guess! ;P)BET 2: 4:45 (Also a completely wild guess!)

Hey Amanda–I'm in for your 3-miler. The thirties are the BEST DECADE!!!! It's going to be part of my long marathon training run that day (provided that's OK), so I will be slow–let's say 30 minutes since I will be running 22 miles total! Do you want your 3 miles to be at the beginning, in the middle or the end? :^)Bet 1–I'll go with 750 milesBet 2–3:39; you want to BQ!

I will gladly participate in your virtual race! Sounds like a great way to celebrate your birthday with everyone in blogland. Since I have a severely aggravated knee, I will probably have to add some walking with my run…therefore, my estimated time is 34:13.

I’m up for the run-it will be with the TNT team and they are just starting out so I am guessing I will do it around 30 mins. Bet 1-you will have run 605 miles and Bet 2-I’m guessing goal is to finish healthy and strong but hoping for a sub 4. BTW, 30 has been my best year yet-hoping that yours is too!

I'm in the 3 miles- hopefully (will be done as a brick) so no real guesses on time since it will be HOT.Bet 1: 639 before tomorrow's run which you hope to do 13 so it would be a total of 652Bet 2: you want a sub 4, but i'm thinking you're really hoping for a 3:45Happy birthday! Welcome to Club 3-0!

Amanda, I did a 3.1 mile run today in honor/in celebration of your birthday. I completed it in 23:15. I was suppose to meet a friend/new training partner later in the day for a double digit mile run but the weather didn't allow us. Instead we'll run on Monday. An entry to my virtual run for you can be found at http://www.sexyisra.blogspot.com Happy birthday!!

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